Location: Elizabethtown,NC, USA
**Job Summary:**
The Area Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a designated area within the manufacturing facility. This role ensures that production targets are met, quality standards are maintained, and safety protocols are followed. The Area Leader will lead a team of operators, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Daily Operations Lead: Assist in guiding the production process within the assigned area by collaborating with the team to meet production schedules and maintain quality standards.
+ Team Support: Act as a liaison between operators and management. Share goals and expectations with the team and provide guidance to help them achieve daily targets.
+ Safety Advocate: Support the enforcement of safety protocols and procedures. Assist with safety audits and training sessions to help maintain a safe work environment.
+ Monitor and Report: Assist in monitoring production quality and report issues to the Quality team. Collaborate with the team to implement corrective actions as needed.
+ Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives alongside the team.
+ Data Support:: Help maintain accurate records of production data, including output, downtime, and quality metrics. Support the Production Supervisor during daily tier 1 walks.
+ Problem-Solving Support: Support the resolution of production issues such as equipment malfunctions or material shortages by communicating needs to support departments and escalating to the Production Supervisor when necessary.
+ Training and Development: Help identify and facilitate training opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
**Minimum Education Requirement:**
+ High school diploma or equivalent
**Qualifications:**
+ 2-5 years cell leader or team leader or equivalent experience or equivalent combined education and experience
**Minimum Physical Requirements:**
+ Capable of handling up to 50 lbs for short bursts; 50+ pounds will be handled with the assistance of hand trucks, lifts, conveyors and hoists.
+ Ability to stand for long periods up to eight hours or more at a time.
**Fortive Corporation Overview**
Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
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